Santorini, Greece

Santorini, Greece

Santorini is a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, part of the Cyclades, and one of Greece’s most iconic wine regions. Its arid, windy climate and mineral-rich volcanic soils create a harsh yet distinctive terroir—perfect for white wines with piercing acidity and a signature salinity.

| Santorini’s vines are trained in a traditional basket shape called kouloura to protect grapes from sun and wind.

| The island’s flagship grape is Assyrtiko, known for crisp, citrus-driven wines with sea-breeze minerality and great aging potential.


Fun Facts:

- Santorini vineyards are among the oldest ungrafted vines in the world — phylloxera-free thanks to volcanic soil

- Due to low rainfall, yields are tiny: one vine may produce only 2–3 glasses of wine

- Wines labeled “Nykteri” means "staying up all night". It is a type of dry white wine from Santorini, must be made with overripe grapes and aged in oak

The island’s flagship grape is Assyrtiko, a classy white grape, known for crisp, citrus-driven wines with sea-breeze minerality and great aging potential.
Santorini’s vines are trained in a traditional basket shape called kouloura to protect grapes from sun and wind.
"Nykteri" means "staying up all night". It is a dry white wine from Santorini. It must be made with overripe grapes and aged in oak.

 

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